New Car Rebates and Incentives: January 5, 2012

The 2011 Toyota Avalon is the Japanese brand's full-size flagship, a spacious sedan that is aimed at providing an insulated and comfortable driving experience. The Toyota Avalon comes with features such as dual automatic climate control, a sunroof, leather upholstery and a reclining rear seat as standard equipment, while equipment like HID headlights, heated and cooled seats and a navigation system can also be added to the vehicle.

The 2011 Toyota Avalon is offered with a single drivetrain choice: a 3.5-liter V-6 engine bolted to a six-speed automatic transmission. Capable of producing 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque, the six-cylinder motor is also good for fuel economy numbers of 20 miles per gallon in city driving and 29 miles per gallon on the highway - very competitive figures for its class.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $1,000 cash back on the 2011 Toyota Avalon available until 01/31/2012.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger is a modern interpretation of the original 1970's-era muscle coupe. The Dodge Challenger maintains the menacing looks of the vehicle whose name it carries into the 21st century, but it updates the chassis and interior to modern standards. The Challenger also offers one of the largest rear seats in the domestic sports car segment, making it very livable as a daily driver.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger's array of available engines also reflect a fully modern approach to generating horsepower. The base Challenger features a 3.6-liter V-6 that puts out 305 horses and 268 lb-ft of torque on its way to fuel mileage of 18 miles per gallon around town and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. Stepping up to the Challenger R/T installs a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 that offers up to 376 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque while offering fuel economy of 16 miles per gallon city and 25 miles per gallon highway. The Challenger SRT8 benefits from a 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 that is rated at an exceptional 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, dropping fuel mileage by two and three miles per gallon for each respective measure when compared against the 5.7-liter unit. Transmission choices for the Challenger include a five-speed automatic (all models) and a six-speed manual (V-8 editions only).

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $1,500 cash back on the 2012 Dodge Challenger available until 02/29/2012.

The 2012 Ford Flex is a welcome alternative for family shoppers not interested in either a minivan or a truck-based sport-utility vehicle. The uniquely-styled Ford Flex provides seating for up to seven passengers, up to 83 cubic feet of total cargo space and the availability of interesting features such a second row refrigerated console, the SYNC communications and entertainment interface and heated seats for the first four positions.

The 2012 Ford Flex starts out with a 262 horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 under the hood. Also good for 248 lb-ft of torque, this mill returns fuel economy of 17 miles per gallon in stop and go driving and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. The Flex is additionally available in an EcoBoost edition, which slaps twin turbochargers onto the 3.5-liter, six-cylinder unit in order to churn out 355 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque while keeping fuel mileage at a very reasonable 16 miles per gallon city and 21 miles per gallon highway. A six-speed automatic handles the gear shifting duties for each Flex model, and while all-wheel drive is optional with the naturally-aspirated V-6 it comes standard with the turbocharged motor.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest plus $1,000 cash back or $3,000 total cash back on the 2012 Ford Flex available until 04/02/2012.

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette proves that world class performance can be had at prices well below the century mark when searching for a capable sports car in the United States. The Chevrolet Corvette can be found in both convertible or coupe body styles, with the latter offering the option of a removable roof panel. The two-seat Corvette can also be loaded up with heated leather seats, a Bose stereo system and a navigation system.

The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is motivated by a 6.2-liter V-8 engine that has been tuned to provide a hefty 430 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with the Corvette but a six-speed automatic is available as an option. Fuel economy for the relatively efficient speed demon checks in at 16 miles per gallon in city driving and 26 miles per gallon during highway cruising.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $3,000 cash back on the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette available until 02/29/2012.

There's really nothing else like the 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet to be found in American showrooms. The Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is a drop-top version of the automaker's mid-size Murano crossover, and it offers much of the same practicality in the form of a five-passenger cabin and a large trunk. Hauling drywall home from Home Depot is out of the question, however, unless you plan on having it stick out over the top of the vehicle's back seat like a surf board.

The 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet makes use of a 3.5-liter V-6 as its sole power plant. The six-cylinder engine provides 265 ponies and 248 lb-ft of torque, and it is matched with standard all-wheel drive and a continuously-variable automatic transmission. Fuel mileage for the convertible Murano is rated at 17 miles per gallon city and 22 miles per gallon highway.

There is a financing incentive of 0.0% interest or $3,000 cash back on the 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet available until 01/31/2012.